Howard Chandler Christy Papers, 1873-2001.

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Howard Chandler Christy Papers, 1873-2001.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/71520652

The papers document Christy's career as a book and magazine illustrator, portraitist, poster and program artist, and painter of large-scale historic murals. Christy is best known as an early 20th century illustrator, the creator of the "Christy Girl," a WWI and II poster artist, and a portrait painter of the American elite. Other topics of interest include the social lives of Christy and his sceond wife, Nancy Palmer Christy; their travels across the United States and abroad; and their patriotic, humanitarian and philanthropic efforts for various organization.

32.5 linear ft. (24 record cartons, 46 special format boxes, 1 drawer)

Lafayette College

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Lafayette College

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Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952

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Painter, sculptor, illustrator; New York, N.Y. and Ohio. From the description of Howard Chandler Christy letters, 1949. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122545978 Howard Chandler Christy was a noted American illustrator and painter. From the description of Howard Chandler Christy Papers, 1873-2001. (Lafayette College). WorldCat record id: 71520652 American artist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Chester, N.J., to Helen F. Levy...